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Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100

Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-8100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $289

Availability

MSRP in USD: $117

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i3-8100 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1491 days newer than Core i3-8100.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 6% better in F1 22 than Core i3-8100 - 288 vs 272 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100 - 16 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

288

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

100%

Price, €

€214.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 214.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12349 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-8100 Logo
Core i3-8100

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

272

94%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-8100 Logo
Core i3-8100

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i3-8100 Logo
Core i3-8100

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1245

50%

Multi-Core

3405

28%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

vs
Intel Core i3-8100 Logo

Intel Core i3-8100

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateOct 5th, 2017
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i3-8100

F1 22, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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